An article giving a short overview of Irish language policy and its effects on language use, over
Also Known As:
Gaeilge, Irish Gaelic, Erse, Gadhelisch
Dialects & Varieties
- Connacht (Western Irish)
- Donegal (Northern Irish
- Ulster)
- Munster (Southern Irish).
The dialects of Irish: Study of a changing landscape
The dialects of Irish: Study of a changing landscape
Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
20,000-40,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 4
Less than half of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing at an accelerated pace.
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Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 2
Used in some non-official domains along with other languages, and remains the primary language used in the home for many community members.
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Transmission
Transmission 2
Most adults in the community are speakers, but children generally are not.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
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Location Description
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Government Support
Official language in Republic of Ireland, official language of the European Union as of 2007
Institutional Support
Compulsory school subject in Ireland, Irish-medium school in Belfast, Irish-language radio and television
Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
Virtually all speak English
Domains of Other Languages:
Government, business, in the city, social gatherings
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
Latin
Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
The present-day written standard is laid out in the Caighdeán Oifigiúil, ‘official standard’ (Government of Ireland 1958).
Recent Resources
Language, Culture, and Arts
Language Revitalization, Education, and Learning
Language in the Community
Seisiún rite agus píosa aclaíochta i nGaeilge. Irish-medium running and exercise club.
Language, Culture, and Arts
Language Revitalization, Education, and Learning
Language in the Community
Beidh ar gcéad Oíche Chártaí na hathbhliana againn an Déardaoin beag seo, 4 Eanáir, sa Teach Tábh
